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2016 Map of Fort Davis SE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fort Davis SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Fort Davis anchors the western edge of this West Texas landscape, where the town's grid meets the southeastern slopes of the Davis Mountains. The high desert terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage networks, most notably Limpia Canyon and Musquiz Canyon, which guide the seasonal flow of Limpia Cr and Musquiz Cr. These watercourses have historically dictated movement through the Trans-Pecos, a pattern reflected in the modern road network.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered around the western edge of the sheet near Hillcrest Cem and the various ranch roads that penetrate the rugged interior, such as Evans Ranch Rd and Kokernot Creek Rd. Prominent landmarks like Arkansas Mesa and the colorfully named Horse Thief Canyon provide clear orientation points within this high-elevation environment, illustrating the complex topography that surrounds the historic fort community.